His early demise left the fledgling church with a political power struggle. Veazey urges congregations not to open too early and being physically present in church is NOT a test of faith. 156:5b It shall also be for a strengthening of faith and preparation for witness. Robertson divides his work into fourteen chapters. It is an inspiration to read the comments left here regarding Steve the CofC by LDS and non LDS alike. The Prophet learned about Satan through the Bible translation and the Lord made that information directly relevant to the latter-day Church in D&C 29. Particularly minister with... World Church leaders, priesthood, members, affiliates, and partner organizations to promote Christ's mission. After decades of watching LDS leaders spin and excuse and prevaricate, I was totally unprepared to watch a Mormon-tradition religious leader answer hard questions candidly and directly without showing evidence of carefully rehearsed dodging. 2) interviewee responds that we try to be moderate. Sometime during the 1840's, a portrait of Joseph Smith was painted. The President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is God’s prophet on earth today. 11:27; 2 Ne. The revelation was the culmination of instructions shared over the course of more than 150 years by prior prophet-presidents recognized by the Community of Christ. One of the CofC apostles is a man from Zimbabwe. 1 Ne. In this Sacred Grove, God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, appeared to young Joseph in … As a longtime friend of the Veazey family, I can vouch for their genuine kindness and devotion to the ministry of Christ. So the church body could vote against any revelation or teaching put forth by the prophet that would be binding on the church. Why punish people at all? This prophecy of Messiah’s birth was foretold by Micah over 500 years before it happened, and it was fulfilled in Bethlehem when God became man: the Divine Incarnation in the person of Jesus Christ. I’d certainly consider joining the CoC if my husband would, especially after hearing this (Thank you Dr. John and Prophet-President Steve). He voiced support for continuing to explore church online Promote justice and peacemaking by… building an international community of congregations as a global witness of Christ's peace. One excerpt: “We…believe that the diversity that is evident in creation is a reflection of God’s nature. 11:13, 20. d. He would be baptized by the messenger-prophet beyond Jordan near Bethabara; the prophet would testify of him, and the Holy Ghost would descend on him as a dove. The list of denominations in the Latter Day Saint movement includes: . He is a preacher of righteousness. The church’s mission is to “proclaim Jesus Christ and promote communities of joy, hope, love, and peace. It is clear in the Bible/BofM that adultery is a sin, but what about all of the other sins listed too? Any chance to get a printable copy of this interview with Stephen Veasey? Thank you for your comments and questions, Beth. Community of Christ is headquartered in Independence Missouri. The church is reducing it's budget by $1.21 million and laying off 18+ people. Doctrine and Covenants is a compilation of the open canon of scripture received or submitted by prophet-presidents and other leaders throughout the history of the restoration movement and during the establishment and growth of Community of Christ from 1820 through 2016. Jesus Christ said: A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. This helped me to see a distance between the LDS Brethren, Pres. Prophets. Lehi, Nephi. Veazy, the focus and approach of the Community of Christ, its efforts to be transparent and inclusive. Steve’s other church activities include serving as young adult minister to the Pacific Northwest Region; director of youth camps and seminars; field associate for a young adult campus ministries office; presiding elder; and counselor to the pastor in Paris, Tennessee. The Community of Christ was formerly (1872–2001) known as the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (RLDS). You asked all the pertinent and hard questions very respectfully. I deeply appreciate the insight into CoC. What are the grounds to punish for some sins and not others? He is also Those teachings are not as prevalent today. It means very, very much for me ! The Book of Mormon production was well under way … Would that include most of what he taught in Nauvoo? A prophet denounces sin and foretells its consequences. Veasey shows it can be done, which leaves LDS leaders with no excuses. Please don’t hate me, but these interviews felt to me to follow this pattern: 1) interviewer claims “our” church is extreme, and asks is your church more moderate? A message from the Community of Christ's prophet. Linda thank you for expressing your position because it summarizes what I was thinking perfectly. He finally consented to become a prophet and on April 6, 1860 the Reorganized Christ of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints was born.